Respect. It works both ways. Just like the highway. Its a two way thing.
To gain others respect, one must respect thy self. I truly believe in that.
Some people can be in a relationship and not respect their very own relationship, their partner and themselves too. Why you may wonder? Honestly I wonder too. I’ve seen one to many examples of people who don’t respect relationships. Be it the person in the relationship or someone from the outside.
Lately, many individuals who are in a relationship flirt and throw themselves to others vigorously. They forget their boundaries and lose respect for themselves.
Why do this happen? Are you unhappy with your existing relationship? Are you not in love with your partner? Or are you just a flirt?
To me it all boils down to one main reason, lack of self respect. If you don’t know what’s your worth. Not comfortable with yourself and is such a chameleon wanting oh so badly to fit in. Trying extremely hard to be something you ain’t. That can lead you to loose your own self respect. When you don’t respect yourself (enough), people around you won’t respect you too.
Its totally up to you. If respect is what you’re looking for. Start by learning how to respect yourself first. Eventually you’d be able to respect another being (be it old or young) and any form of relationship.
Remember, respect works both ways.